Spotting the silent threat: Atrial ectopics and future stroke risk – Part 1

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In this episode:

  • Don’t dismiss atrial ectopic beats as always benign, assess the burden
  • Atrial ectopics at a high burden, predict future atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke
  • Treat underlying risk factors aggressively, even if AF hasn’t been diagnosed
  • Surveillance is key – Detect paroxysmal AF early to prevent stroke
  • Wearables can support long-term detection, especially in high-risk patients

 

Expert: Prof Rukshen Weerasooriya, Sub-specialist Cardiac Electrophysiologist

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 33 mins

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Last Updated: 7 Jul, 2025

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